Principal's Column - February 3, 2010

Dear Parents and Guardians:

It continues to amaze me how time just has a way of flying! This February holds some past practices such as registration, super and minimum day but also brings the “new” President’s Week and the Foundation upcoming Laser Show. Get your Blackberry out and add these important dates to your calendar.

Registration packets are due to the office this Friday, February 5. While early registration is a time for Sundahl to begin acquiring our student population information for next year, it is not a time for us to begin class placement. We will conquer that task in mid May. Thank you for making sure the front office has your child’s registration or is aware of any changes regarding your plans for next year.

Friday, February 12, will be a Super Minimum Day for grades 1st -5th. School will begin at 8:25am and end at 11:56am. Teachers will be working on 2nd trimester report cards on this day. Kindergarten will be on regular schedule.

As you are already aware, Sundahl will be closed for President’s Week beginning Monday, February 15 through Friday, February 19. Please take this week to relax and rejuvenate. School resumes on regular schedule on Monday, May 22, 2010.

Two of the new editions to Sundahl come from our Student Council. What started a conversation during a recent student council meeting has blossomed into a new practice called Monday Morning Announcements. Each Monday morning students hear an announcement detailing the events of the week, a Behavior Focus and the Pledge of Allegiance are lead by a student council member. Student Council has also implemented a weekly Spirit Award which is given to the class who has the highest percentage of Dolphin shirts worn each Friday. What a great way to show school spirit!

Parents, guardians, and community members are always encouraged to contact the school with any comments, concerns or other information. The school office phone number is 989-9182. And my email address at school is dchays@fcusd.org. Thank you again for your ongoing support of our programs and activities.
 

Sincerely,
Donna Chulos Hays

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